Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - Photography Job at San Jose State University

Department Summary
The Department of Art and Art History, established in 1911, offers BA, BFA, MA, and MFA degrees and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Here's what we offer to prospective students: award-winning faculty and an outstanding technical and administrative staff; a 'best-in-the-west' combination of facilities for creating, exhibiting, and researching art across various media; a commitment to fostering creative and critical thinking; opportunities to innovate across different media; and a friendly and supportive community.

Brief Description of Duties

The Department of Art and Art History at San Jose State University is searching for part-time faculty to encourage critical thinking and iterative concept development within class assignments. We seek candidates with a contemporary, experimental art practice and a desire to have a voice in curriculum development. The selected candidate may teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Contemporary Issues in Photography (degree in Art/Photographic History or equivalent experience required for this course); additional Studio Lighting courses, including Advanced Studio Lighting and Photographic Illustration; Beginning (digital) Photography and Color (digital) Photography; Image and Idea, concept driven portfolio and exhibition development for gallery and public art distribution settings. Black and White Photography (beginning darkroom), Intermediate Digital Imaging, Advanced Black and White Photography (intermediate to advanced darkroom), and Advanced Photographic Media (a course with rotating topics that include Photo as Document and Portraiture). Department lecturers are also required to participate in 1-2 faculty meetings each semester and provide assessment data and information to the department. SJSU's Photography Program is known for its exceptional facilities and the breadth of its offerings in photographic media.

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity-including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation-through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.


• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).


• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography. A clear demonstration of artistic achievement, as evidenced by a current record of significant exhibitions that include photo-based media. Teaching experience at the university level is required. An impressive portfolio of creative photo-based work. Strong writing skills and an ability to direct and assess student writing within the context of a studio class. Demonstrate experience and expert level of proficiency in

both digital and darkroom photographic practices, including a thorough knowledge of contemporary equipment, materials and chemistry, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as familiarity with Epson printers and software.

For Studio Lighting courses, candidate must also have relevant teaching experience and knowledge of lighting equipment with a digital workflow.

• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the university level with two years of photographic teaching at the university level.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Anticipated starting salary:

L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

1) Letter of application indicating courses of interest along with an explanation of relevant experience

2) Curriculum vitae

3) Statement of teaching interests/philosophy

4) Contact information for three references

5) Images representing 20 examples of candidate's original work (or URL of portfolio site) 6) Images representing 20 examples of student work

SJSU accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of temporary lecturers.

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley-one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world-San Jose State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, San Jose State University is an essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU ranks high nationally in research funding and is second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, combined with world-class scholarship, student-centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally.

San Jose State enrolls more than 36,000 students - many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

In Summary: The Department of Art and Art History at San Jose State University is searching for part-time faculty to encourage critical thinking and iterative concept development within class assignments . The selected candidate may teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Contemporary Issues in Photography (degree in Art/Photographic History or equivalent experience required for this course); additional Studio Lighting courses, including Advanced Studio Lighting and Photographic Illustration .

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Resumen del departamento
El Departamento de Historia del Arte, establecido en 1911, ofrece títulos BA, BFA, MA y MFA y está acreditado por la Asociación Nacional de Escuelas de Arte y Diseño (NASAD). Esto es lo que ofrecemos a los futuros estudiantes: profesores galardonados y un destacado personal técnico y administrativo; una combinación "mejor en el oeste" de instalaciones para crear, exhibir e investigar arte en varios medios; un compromiso con fomentar el pensamiento creativo y crítico; oportunidades para innovar en diferentes medios; y una comunidad amigable y solidaria.

Breve descripción de los deberes

El Departamento de Historia del Arte y el Arte en la Universidad Estatal de San Jose está buscando profesores a tiempo parcial para fomentar el pensamiento crítico y el desarrollo iterativo de conceptos dentro de las tareas de clase. Buscamos candidatos con una práctica contemporánea, experimental de arte y un deseo de tener voz en el desarrollo del currículo. El candidato seleccionado puede enseñar cursos en uno o más de los siguientes ámbitos: Cuestiones Contemporáneas en Fotografía (grado en historia artística/fotográfica o experiencia equivalente requerida para este curso); cursos adicionales de Iluminación de estudio, incluyendo iluminación avanzada de estudio e ilustración fotográfica; fotografía inicial (digital) y color (Digital) Fotografía; Imagen y Idea, desarrollo impulsado por concepto y exhibición para galerías y entornos públicos de arte.

• Demostrar conciencia y abordar las necesidades de una población estudiantil de gran diversidad, incluida la edad, habilidades, antecedentes culturales, etnia, religión, trasfondo económico, lenguaje primario, orientación sexual, identidad de género y preparación académica a través de materiales de cursos inclusivos, estrategias de enseñanza y asesoramiento.


• La facultad organizará todas sus clases en el marco del Sistema de Gestión de Aprendizaje Canvas (LMS).


• Todas las clases deben ofrecerse y reunirse según lo programado durante todo el semestre o trimestre, en la modalidad asignada e indicada en el calendario de clases (es decir, asíncrona, sincrónica, bicronía, en persona o híbrida).

Qualificaciones requeridas

Maestría en Bellas Artes en Fotografía. Una clara demostración de logros artísticos, como lo demuestra un récord actual de exposiciones significativas que incluyen medios basados en fotografías. Se requiere experiencia docente a nivel universitario.

las prácticas fotográficas tanto digitales como en salas oscuras, incluido un profundo conocimiento de los equipos contemporáneos, materiales y química, Adobe Photoshop y Lightroom, así como la familiaridad con las impresoras y el software Epson.

Para los cursos de iluminación en estudio, el candidato también debe tener experiencia docente relevante y conocimientos sobre equipos de iluminado con flujo de trabajo digital.

• Los solicitantes deben demostrar una conciencia y sensibilidad hacia los objetivos educativos de la población multicultural, tal como se podría haber adquirido en estudios interculturales, formación, enseñanza y otras experiencias comparables.

Qualificaciones preferentes

Experiencia docente en la universidad con dos años de enseñanza fotográfica a nivel universitario.

Compensación

La remuneración y el rangado de salarios se determinan por las cualificaciones y la experiencia. Para obtener más información sobre los rangados, consulte la Política universitaria S21-2.

Salario inicial previsto:

L-A / Rango 2 - $5507 - $5959
L-B / rango 3 - $ 6221 - $ 7481
L-C / Rango 4 - $6825 - $9431
L-D / Rango 5 - $8593 - $10347

Hay 6 pagos mensuales por semestre (salario anual de AY a tiempo completo = tasa x 12).

Procedimiento de solicitud

Haga clic en Aplicar ahora para completar la solicitud de empleo online SJSU y adjuntar los siguientes documentos:

1) Carta de solicitud que indique los cursos de interés junto con una explicación de la experiencia pertinente

2) Curriculum vitae

3) Declaración de los intereses docentes/filosofía

4) Información de contacto para tres referencias

5) Imágenes que representan 20 ejemplos de trabajo original del candidato (o URL del sitio web de la cartera)

SJSU acepta solicitudes continuas para nuestro grupo de profesores temporales.

Condiciones de empleo

Los empleados de la facultad deben completar la capacitación del empleado de CSU según su función (por ejemplo, prevenir la discriminación y el acoso, equidad de género y Título IX, salud y seguridad). De acuerdo con la Ley Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) y política en todo el sistema de la CSU, los miembros del profesorado en esta posición estarán sujetos a una revisión continua para ser designados como Autoridad de Seguridad del Campus (CSA).

Oferta condicional

El trabajo para este puesto de facultad está ubicado en el estado de California y requiere desplazamiento al campus. El trabajo por esta posición de la facultad se encuentra en el Estado de California e exige desplazarse al campus . El empleo depende de una prueba de elegibilidad para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Las ofertas de empleo son condicionales, y pueden ser canceladas si la verificación de antecedentes revela información descalificadora, y / o se descubre que el candidato ha retenido a sabiendas o falsificado información.

El nombramiento está sujeto a consideraciones presupuestarias y de inscripción y sujeta al orden de las disposiciones de asignación en el acuerdo colectivo entre la Universidad Estatal de California y la Asociación de Facultades de California.

Universidad Estatal de San José: la universidad pública del Valle del Silicio

Situado en el corazón de Silicon Valley, una de las regiones más innovadoras y diversas del mundo: la Universidad Estatal de San José es el campus fundador del sistema de 23 campus de California State University (CSU) y la primera universidad pública en Occidente. Reconocida como líder nacional en educación superior transformadora, la Universidad Estadounidense de San Jose es un contribuyente esencial al desarrollo económico, cultural y social del Valle del Silicio, el Área de la Bahía y California. La SJSU ocupa un puesto alto a nivel nacional en financiación de investigación y es la segunda mayor productividad de investigación en el sistema CSU.

El estado de San José registra a más de 36,000 estudiantes - muchos son históricamente desatendidos, y alrededor del 45% son de primera generación y el 38% son receptores de Pell. SJSU es una Institución Hispana que sirve (HSI) y un Instituto Asiático Americano e Nativo Pacífico Islander (AANAPISI). El compromiso de la universidad con la justicia social se extiende desde su vibrante campus inclusivo hasta una red internacional de más de 275,000 alumnos.

Declaración de igualdad en el empleo

La Universidad Estatal de San José prohíbe la discriminación en base a edad, ascendencia, casta, color, discapacidad, etnia, género, expresión de sexo, identidad genética, estado civil, condición médica, estatus militar, nacionalidad, raza, religión, credo religioso, sexo, orientación sexual, estereotipo sexual y estatus veterano. Esta política se aplica a todos los estudiantes, profesores y personal de la Universidad del Estado de San Jose, así como programas y actividades universitarias.

Jeanne Clery Divulgación de la Ley sobre Política de Seguridad en el Campus y Estadísticas del Delito

De acuerdo con la ley Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, el Informe Anual de Seguridad (ASR) también está ahora disponible para su visualización en https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. El ASR contiene las declaraciones actuales de políticas relacionadas con seguridad y seguridad, información sobre preparación y evacuación de emergencia, prevención del crimen y prevención de agresiones sexuales e información sobre programación contra drogas y alcohol.

De acuerdo con la Ley de Oportunidades de Educación Superior, el Informe Anual sobre Seguridad contra incendios (AFSR) también está disponible para su visualización en https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. El propósito de este informe es divulgar estadísticas sobre los incendios ocurridos dentro de las instalaciones residenciales del campus de SJSU durante los tres últimos años naturales y distribuir políticas y procedimientos de seguridad contra incendio destinados a promover la seguridad en el Campus.